@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Jul 29, 2026
Members of Congress are continuing to buy and sell stocks as if they’re on Wall Street," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
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@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jul 29, 2026
It has now been 43 days since news of your hospitalization. During that time you have cast zero votes, engaged in no official activities, and aside from two photos and corresponding statements, have made no effort to communicate with your…
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jul 29, 2026
If the result is only achieved by nuking the legislative filibuster, we don’t have the votes to do that and so that’s not a — that’s just not a realistic option
